The issue was raised in the Seanad earlier.

Over 17,000 people across the county were placed under a boil water notice last month following issues at the plant.

There's a lot of concern that the N4 project between Mullingar and Longford could fall victim to the circumstances of the time once again

There's been anger in the industry following confirmation Arts Minister Catherine Martin will be excluded from a Cabinet Sub Committee meeting on restrictions today.

The ex-Minister confirmed yesterday she won't be taking up the special UN role

This will be her first time elected to the Dáil.